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Continue reading โ: ๐ฅ Squads and Beyond: Choosing the Best Team Structure for Modern TechThe squad model, known for its cross-functional, autonomous units managing products end-to-end, is the favorite for fast-paced delivery and product ownership. Squads are structured to foster agility, innovation, and a strong sense of ownership among team members, which is why many modern organizations use them as a blueprint for effective…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ The Management Trap: Ignoring Underperformers Until Your Best People LeaveThe book โSoftware Engineering at Googleโ exposes a dangerous management fallacy: hoping underperformers will quietly leave while doing nothing, only to watch your A-players walk out instead. Too many managers take the path of least resistance: ignore poor performance, hoping it resolves itself. Managers avoid difficult conversations most of the…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ The Hidden Cost of Hour-Based Estimation in AgileAgile isnโt about chasing perfection. Itโs about learning, adjusting, and delivering better with each sprint. Estimation plays a key role in that, but when we replace story points with hours we often sacrifice clarity, flexibility, and team alignment. Hereโs why shifting to time-based estimates might be hurting your team and…
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Continue reading โ: Peter Principle: A Path to Growth or Incompetence?โIn a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence.โ The Peter Principle is a management concept first introduced in 1969 by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull. It states that in hierarchical organizations, employees are promoted based on their success in previous roles until they reach…
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Continue reading โ: Introducing ModularNet
A practical, layered .NET architecture suitable for a wide range of projects ModularNet is a layered, modular architecture designed for building robust, maintainable, and testable .NET applications. It emphasizes a strong separation of concerns, leveraging Dependency Injection and interface-based communication between layers. The core idea is to decouple the applicationโs core business logic from…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ Small Tweaks, Big Impact: How Minor Calendar Adjustments Boost Sprint SuccessEffective calendar management isnโt just about scheduling meetings. Itโs about creating a workflow that maximizes focus, reduces distractions, and drives meaningful results. One simple impactful adjustment is shifting most meetings to the second week of a 2-week sprint. This approach empowers teams to work smarter and achieve more. ๐ Focus…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ AI and No-Code Agents: The Future of Game Development ๐Imagine creating a multiplayer flight simulator in just hours, with no coding experience. This is the power of AI and no-code agents! fly.pieter.com is a perfect example. Built entirely with AI tools, it combines simplicity with multiplayer fun, generating over $75,000 monthly in revenue. Curious? Watch Marcin AIโs video ๐…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ฎ Indie Developers: The Creative Minds Driving Innovation in Tech & GamingIn the world of tech and gaming, the term โindie developerโ gets thrown around a lot. These independent creators are the hidden heroes of innovation, crafting unique experiences with passion, creativity, and often limited resources. ๐จ What Defines an Indie Developer? An indie developer (short for independent developer) is an…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ Steps to Your First Technical Interview: Tips to Find the Right Person for Your TeamTransitioning to the interviewerโs seat for the first time can be both exciting and challenging. It’s a testament to your growth and your team’s trust in your judgment. Hereโs how to navigate the journey of finding the right fit for your team. ๐ Key Steps to the Technical Interview Every…
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Continue reading โ: ๐ค 15 Questions Every Technical Manager Should Ask ThemselvesAre you truly aware of how well youโre performing as a technical manager? Here are 15 essential questions to help you reflect on your leadership style: 1. ๐ง Do you understand and support your teamโs technical proposals? Your team expects you to grasp complex technical ideas and provide clear reasons…
